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SouthAfrica SAA ET in talks about future SAA

Ethiopian Airlines Group is among companies in talks with South Africa’s government about potentially offering support to the country’s insolvent state airline, according to people familiar with the matter.

Africa’s biggest carrier is considering ways to help bankrupt South African Airways fly again after more than fiv… read more



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Belgium Brussels Airlines Brussels Airlines intercontinental route network for September/October 2020

Brussels Airlines during the month of September and October 2020 plans to operate following Intercontinental service, onboard Airbus A330-300 aircraft (Tel Aviv operated by Airbus A320). The information listed below is as of 1 September, although travel restrictions continue to impact the airline’s planned operation.

Operation liste… read more


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Nigeria No Going Back On Sept. 5 Int’l Flights Resumption- Sirika

The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has declared that there is no going back on the September 5, 2020 date for resumption of international flights as all preparations have been completed.

Speaking at the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 in Abuja on Thursday, Sirika said all aviation pread more


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South-Africa KwaZulu-Natal game reserves and campsiteshave reopened

After months of being locked indoors, it is time to get out and enjoy nature again. Game reserves, accommodations and campsites are officially open for visitors in KwaZulu-Natal. This is contrary to posts suggesting reserves, campsites and certain lodges are still closed.

The provincial managing body, Ezemvelo KZN Wildliferead more


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Namibia Namibia reopens to tourists

Namibia has reopened to tourists with international flights now operating to and from the country. From this week, airlines can land at Hosea Kutako International Airport and tourists with negative Covid-19 certificates can visit for a holiday.

Test results must have been issued within 72 hoursof a passenger's flight tim… read more


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Kenya Airways KQ intends to use B787 Dreamliners as cargo carriers

The company’s chief executive officer Allan Kilavuka said the negotiations to have KQallowed to remove seats in some of the Dreamliner aircraft and convert them into freighters or cargo planes have already begun.

Mr Kilavuka said the move will help the carrier to use its Boeing 787 aircraft for long haul cargo services betwee… read more


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UAE Emirates Emirates Nov operation changes

Emirates this week filed changes to its planned operation for the month of November, for between 25OCT20 and 30NOV20. Additional service also sees adjustment for entire Northern winter season. Planned operation as of 02SEP20 as follows.

Note various travel restrictions continue to impact the airline’s service, while reservation … read more


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Ethiopian Ethiopian Airlines is looking into Boeing 777X

Ethiopian Airlines has traditionally been a Boeing customer, but four years ago, it took delivery of its first Airbus aircraft. Now, with two large widebodies on the market – the A350-1000 and the 777X – which one will Africa’s largest airline target for its future needs? We caught up with acting CCO Esayas WoldeMariam to find out.

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  • Miscellaneous

AA Travenews Africa Travel Week

Africa Travel Week (ATW) is blitzing into Tourism Month with the launch of their Meetings & Masterclasses: a virtual offering set to keep the industry engaged and connected during the build-up to their live event at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 07–09 April 2021.

ATW comprises World Travel Mar… read more


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